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Chinese Tortoise Shell Travel Trousse Set, 19th C. browse these categories for related items... All Items: Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories: Pre 1900: item #924658 Please refer to our stock #SAO217 when inquiring.
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| DESCRIPTION: A Chinese tortoise shell travel utensil kit (or trousse) with silver mounts and fittings. Quite unique and still attached are the original hand braided cord and finely embroidered disk which acted as a toggle when the set was hung from a waist sash. The scabbard is covered with clear tortoise shell and the silver mounts are substantial. The set includes a pair of ox bone chopsticks and a silver tipped wooden handled knife with iron blade. Good condition with some cracking to the tortoise shell, and dating from the 19th C., Qing Dynasty. PROVENANCE: From the property of the Salgo Trust for Education, NY, an art history research center founded by the late Hungarian-American financier and diplomat, Ambassador Nicolas M. Salgo. DIMENSIONS: 12 ¼” long (31 cm). | |||||||||||||
